> but why do you think so many people are so concerned
> about this so-called CCD?
I don't, many keepers are sick of hearing about.
> I'd rather spend the money,
Sure, as long as it's not your's Jim, even I gave a donation to Randy, Not
because he ask for it, but because he has earned it and showed he is worthy
of some help.
I wish I could say that for the CCD camp.
> Beekeepers were slow to react to tracheal mites when they
> started infesting colonies. It wasn't until large numbers
> of hives started dying that anyone took the problem seriously.
That's still going on today as we speak, Just look what has happened to the
condition of bees since Checkmite & Apistan lost their touch.
Here's one for you Jim, How many keepers are feeding 10-15 pounds of pollen
sub? this will help greatly to the survival of a colony in most parts of the
U.S.
> Same thing happened with varroa. Complacency killed many
> hives, and beekeepers learned "the hard way".
Yes very true, then they blame it on CCD.
> We still haven't learned about Nosema as a group. The bulk
> of us still pretend that it does not exist. This is a joke,
> given that the bulk of us are found to have nosema in our
> operations every time someone does some sampling.
Very very true, and again they blame it on CCD.
The thing I find fascinating is, WE know that Nosema, Varroa, Tracheal &
Nutrition problems are killers, and allot of times are Not dealt with
properly, but somehow this CCD sends folks on a wild goose chase.
I think the two go hand in hand.
> So, all together now, what's the price of honey?
Ah... the NHB would help, but they spent all there money on CCD.
P.S. FLOWMAX, I didn't know what it was, sorry, but I guess when I get to
your age I will ask you for advice.:)
The rookie keeper Keith
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